
The Commissioner of Comedy with James Mattern
A comedy etiquette podcast. A 101 class on the unspoken rules and insider going ons of being a working standup comedian in New York City and the road.
Podcasting since 2020 • 72 episodes
The Commissioner of Comedy with James Mattern
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On to The Next One
I just had arguably the biggest week of my career. And then….. what? This will happen a lot in this business. Spend days, weeks, months even years trying to accomplish something then the panic of a scary question. “What’s next?” This week I dis...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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22:46

The Check Spot
The check spot is the most dreaded spot on a comedy show. It’s where the young act on the bill earns their keep. The audience doesn’t pay attention, the servers are loud, and one’s self esteem can get crushed. I talk about how important the che...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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37:32

Losing my edge?
This week I ponder if getting mental health deteriorates a comic art? Does getting help take away one’s edge? And is it worth it?Production By “Slick” Nick AngeloArt by JSS.oneMusic by MDMD
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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32:37
